blame it on my youth - 2:40
it's all right with me - 2:29
someone to watch over me - 3:12
trouble is a man - 2:54
all this and heaven too - 3:29
the thrill is gone - 2:48
i concentrate on you - 3:31
all dressed up with a broken heart - 1:51
from this moment on - 2:31
ridin' high – 4:15

During 1953-1955, singer Chris Connor recorded regularly for Bethlehem

This LP has her final recordings for the label (before moving to Atlantic) with such fine sidemen as Herbie Mann (doubling on flute and tenor), pianist Ralph Sharon, guitarist Joe Puma, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Osie Johnson

The two-trombone team of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding (which had recently become very popular) is prominent on four of the ten selections

Connor's cool tone, subtle, emotional delivery and haunting voice were perfect for the music of the 1950s

Highlights of this superior set include "The Thrill Is Gone", "Blame It On My Youth", and "I Concentrate On You", but all ten numbers are rewarding

RECORDINGApril 1955 in New York CityENGINEERING Tom DowdLABEL BethlehemRE MASTERING Ray StaffRE RELEASED June 2014AVERAGE RATING 4 Stars out of 5PRESSING by Pallas GermanyMADE IN England / GermanySTYLE Jazz / Cool Jazz / Vocal JazzAVAILABLE as long as inventory